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WJ59 VBF

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,424 mi
Last recorded117,424 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VBF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 117,424 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 117,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 114,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jan 2024 109,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 101,457 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 90,401 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,851 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,749 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,749 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,631 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,403 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,328 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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WJ59 VBF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 70,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ59 VBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ59 VBF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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